Jephtha J. Paul is a renowned event-planning expert and founder of Pristine Planning – Columbus Ohio's premier special event company. Jephtha graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Arts and from Georgetown University Law Center with a Juris Doctorate; fusing her analytical prowess and creative instinct - Pristine Planning was born.

Jephtha is an active community servant. She is a graduate of The United Way’s Project Diversity and has been accepted as a member of the 2008 class of Leadership Columbus.  Jephtha serves as a board member and volunteer within several organizations, including, Black Women’s Collective, Young Executive Board of Capital Club, Columbus Urban League Young Professionals Association (Vice President), Africentric Professional Development Shop (APDS), NBMBAA Columbus Chapter (Advisory Board), Miami University Black Alumni Advisory Council, The J. Wesley Foundation, Salesian Boys & Girls Club of Columbus (former Vice President of Resource Development and Board Development Committee Chair) and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Ms. Paul has extensive event planning experience and has coordinated a myriad of galas, meetings, conferences, weddings, showers and varied other events. Her attention to detail and extreme professionalism are "second to none." Ms. Paul eagerly assists each client and personalizes the event planning experience to maximize each event's success and each client's overall experience.

Jephtha prides herself on being involved in all aspects of her events, from custom invitations and floral design to the napkin folds and attire selection. As President & CEO, Ms. Paul is responsible for the management of all Pristine Planning’s communications, event design and planning, business development, and client solutions.